Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(76) 28 Goals 55 (85)
(55) 28 Assists 38 (66)
(6.7) 6.8 Average Ratings 7.1 (6.8)
26.2 Average Age 26.8
181.4 Average Height (cm) 182
(1) 1 Shots pg 1.4 (1)
(53%) 50% Aerial Duel Success 57% (55%)
(1) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.9 (0.9)
(1.3) 1 Tackles pg 1 (1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LaLiga.

Missing Players

Barcelona
Real Madrid
Player Reason Status Rating
Pedri Out 6.87
Frenkie de Jong Out 7.12
Robert Lewandowski Out 7.2
Raphinha Out 6.99
Sergi Roberto Out 6.75
Jules Koundé Out 6.86
Player Reason Status Rating
Éder Militão Out 6.53
Thibaut Courtois Out 7.82

Team News

Barcelona
Real Madrid
  • Xavi has told the press already that Pedri 'will not be risked' for El Clasico on Saturday. Gundogan is much more likely to start and Oriol Romeu has been favoured for important games.
  • Inigo Martinez could start instead of Andreas Christensen, having impressed to keep a clean sheet against Athletic Club on Sunday.
  • Lamine Yamal played half an hour in that game and should be ready to start in his first El Clasico this Saturday.
  • Eduardo Camavinga could play at left-back this weekend to thwart any intricate moves starting from the flanks. The visitors will rely on their physicality in the middle and push the ball as wide as possible in defence.
  • Vinicius and Rodrygo should be the favoured two up top, though Joselu's involvement would not be surprising.
  • Toni Kroos and Aurelien Tchouameni - both rested in midweek - should be ready to start this one.

Prediction

  • Real Madrid only have the two major injuries in their squad now, while Barcelona have at least five first team players sidelined with injury.
  • If Barcelona were to win, and Girona are able to beat Celta, Girona would go top of the league for the second time this season. On the other hand, a win for Los Blancos would solidify their place at the top for another week, while handing Barcelona their first defeat of the season.
  • Barca's generated xG has greatly dropped off since the injury to Lewandowski, and Real's has increased thanks to the return of Vini Jr.
  • Surely Jude Bellingham, the competition's top scorer so far, is going to bag in this one...
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